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Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Just For You

Hello everyone! Another Labels twenty card today from the 4 Day Deal shows (which were only really two days!) I started with a pale blue background that I embossed with the Mystic Embossibility folder. Since the background is larger than the folder, I needed to extend it which is easily done by moving the background along and matching the pattern in your folder before embossing a second time. Using black card, I cut two of the lovely scrolly corners from the Samantha Walker Botanical Swirls and Accents set and glued them in opposite corners. I cut the largest size of the labels 20 out of white card as a backdrop for my focal element. On pale blue card, I stamped the Justrite Kindness stamp using a clear perfect medium ink pad and white embossed it. I stamped the sentiment in the centre using a black archival ink pad. I cut it out with the matching die shape and then used the die to create a faux nestie as a mat. (A faux nestie is where you trace around the die shape with a pencil and cut the shape by hand. This gives you a slightly larger size to use as a mat). I tied a messy bow out of white seam binding and added a fancy black button (from my craft stash) to the centre. To finish off the card, I added a couple of black pearl stick pins, some black rhinestone swirls as accents and I paper pierced the edges of the mat. I just love the way the matching stamps just add that extra little bit to pull the whole card together, don't you? All for now, Sue x

Sue,It was fun seeing you on CC this week. I love this card and think it is simple and stylish. Have fun in the US, wow you will be there for all the political madness I don't miss that. Thanks for a lovely start to my day.

Good morning SueAnother superb card and the stamps finish it off beautifully. I have this Samantha Walker die but have never used it as a corner thanks for the idea. So I see your 4 day deal became a 2 day deal no surprise there then lol.Hugs x

Hi Sue Another great card .... I am just waiting to get my labels 20 die and stamps. I have loved all your shows and was not surprised that it had to finish early with yourself presenting. Well Done Sue again. Love Michelle xxx

Morning Sue, Beautiful, beautiful card, I love the soft blue colour, I love the botanical swirl corners, I haven't seen those before, they are gorgeous.I thoroughly enjoyed all your shows, Sue, pity it was only 2 days, but we know you will be posting your cards on your Blog, which is fantastic.I hope you have a safe journey to see your Mum, bet you're getting excited.lots of love from Patricia xx

'morning Sue,watching your too short of a show, your skills mean you sell out too soon. Look out Eskimo's if Sue ever decides to sell fridges in your area!! Just goes to show you/WE.... REALLY do need a regular SUE WILSON SHOW on TV.Love the latest cards just catching up after visiting the Kettering Show. 'Twas great to meet you as all your fans will agree. Thanks again Mabex

morning SueThank you for the tip re tracing round a die to make a larger one - you see I/we need that Sue inspiration and agree with an earlier blogger re Sue Wilson shows. I love the botanical die and find it so useful as today's card says. So once again a big thank you Sue.Janet x

Good Morning Sue,What a gorgeous card, love the colours, the die and the stamps, you never fail to impress. I caught the 7pm show, not surprised there was nothing left, at least you can get ready to see your Mum in your own time now. I hope you have a wonderful time, and I look forward to the 'grungy' cards you mentioned on the show, hee hee.Michelle (happy2craft)

Another winner SUE.I have simply run out of superlatives to describe your work.We see little enough of you on tv without your 4 day shows turning into 2 day shows! Have a wonderful time with your mum and have a happy thanksgiving when it comes.Unfortunately I won't be able to be in the states for it this year so have some turkey for me!,take care,x.

GM Sue - managed to catch your last show live last night - you tempted me into ordering the bella rose and iris die sets - think that swirl is gona be in constant use one way or another! also got some more sticky sheets and the rock candy glitter which looks lovely.

Love this card - definitely another must try!

Expect you will be having a well earned rest today after all those shows and Kettering at the weekend. Don't know how you do it!RgsClare W

Fabulous card again Sue. I love the swirls and the colour combo. Disappointed that four days has been cut down to two but that just goes to show that when you have the top notch demonstrator on the job the products fly out! Pat x

Hello Sue!I have admired the corner dies for a while and now I think another must have, Oh DEAR! more space needed!Loved the show with Dean, he is so funny, he really is entertaining and must be a joy to work with.Anyway Sue! love the card.Love Marg

Another stunning card Sue. You did some great demos on tv and it was good that everything sold out, but it means that we don't see any more of you!! Have a lovely time visiting your mum - you certainly need a break. Will miss you but hurrah for your blog! Yvonnexx

Oh my gosh Sue this card is stunning! I made a card similar for my ex-husbands parents 45 years of wedded bliss earler this year. They really liked it and that is down to the inspiration that I get from you, whether it is from this blog, watching you on C & C or from when I have seen you at shows. Thank you for the inspiration.B'xxx

Hi Sue. Another gorgeous card for today. I love everything about it!! The labels 20 stamp in white looks very elegant. I do really like the idea of stamps that match the dies. A shame you were only on c+c for two days. We need to see more of you!! You are my crafting hero!! Have a nice day Love Tres x x x

Hi Suewow what card. Very delicate looking. I do like the diagonal pattern. Fabulous.See you got home early form the shows well done for the sell out. I have cards ready to send in lol Never mind email you them. Have to say the cutting out of the die cuts was fantastic. Still learning off you. Thanks for the brill demos.Born again SpellbinderNadine hug xxxnzillingworth@hotmail.com

ps Sally Making Cards Editorial is doing a page spread on me and they are featuring a card with the winter wonders m embossibility on it yo

Great to see you on C &C over the last two days. Glad you had such success with your sellouts but sorry not to have seen more of you.

I like this card very much. The pale blue really stands out against the black and gives an elegant understated air. The stamps also add another dimension. I am waiting in eager anticipation for mine to arrive.

Gorgeous card as always Sue :-). Can't wait to get my hands on these stamps when all my 4 day deals arrive!!! Or should I say 1-2 days?! Lol! Labels 20 is going to be another fab addition to my spellbinders arsenal! Especially when used with those stamps. My tub has got so heavy I can't actually put it on my selfs, it has to stay on the floor area as it pulls the screws out the walls :-/. They are really long screws & thick shelves too!!! Oops! Lol! Claire xxx

Hi Sue,I agree with you these matching stamps dafinitely add that little bit extra and pull the whole card together, as do the colours you have used and to emboss in white gives this card a very elegant look, just love it all.Hope you are having a peaceful day, Love BrenLel

This is a gorgeous card. I am slowly building up my collection of dies and recently upgraded to a Grand Calibur (so glad I did). Sad that my Christmas multibuy still hasn't arrived after waiting for a month (I have been chasing it up, but feeling frustrated because I really want to make a start on my Christmas cards). I love to watch your demonstrations on C&C and from now on I will be following your blog looking forward to seeing your daily card for inspiration. Kim <3=:-) x x x

Hello Sue, This card is stunning, love the scrolly corners, very dramatic, can't wait for my labels twenty dies and stamps to arrive.Congratulations on your shows, they were fantastic as you are. pity it was two instead of four days,at least you can get ready to visit your Mum and Heather.Have a great day everyone.Hugs June xxx

Hi Sue another lovely card,I just love the swirls,and the stamps bring it to another levelYou were a joy to watch the last few days on C.C. and last night I finaly got around to watching your show with dawn,it was fantasticSmilesIta

Hi Sue,I just love this card! I bought the labels 20 4-deal, so it's great to have another way of using them. You can't beat a monochrome design, they're absolutely timeless. And by the way, I loved the 'happy dance'!Love from Karen brass, co.durham xx

Hi SueAnother beautiful card, I like the label shape and the colours are lovely together. I had been trying to resist the scrolly background but seeing the corners on your card has made my resistance fail :DSue H. xx

Hi Sue, I love the cards with black and white/or pale colour. They always look so elegant. Shame we only got you for 2 days instead of 4 however, have a well earned rest before jetting back to the USA. It looks as though the botanical swirls set may be another to add to my ever growing wish list. Hugs Yvonne

I just love Labels 20 too and the stamps are just awesome. I am loving your card and the beautiful colours work so well together.It was a delight to see you on C & C and you are just a great source of inspiration to us all.

Sue, I am in awe watching you make cards you are truly most inspirational crafter i have ever seen. I love your work.made a spellbinder card for a friend and her husband wants to frame it .......love mary-anne

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